No fatalities

Ramp Personnel Discovers Ruptured Nose Wheel Tire on Boeing 737 at Jujuy Airport (LV-KCE)

Aeropuerto Gobernador Guzman (Jujuy), AR

On October 27, 2022, a BOEING B-737-800 (registration LV-KCE) operated by Aviación Comercial was involved in an aviation accident near Aeropuerto Gobernador Guzman (Jujuy), AR. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Argentine Transportation Safety Board (JST); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Argentine Transportation Safety Board (JST)Primary reportUpdated 2026-10-18Data APIEditorial standards

On 27 October 2022, after landing at Jujuy International Airport, ramp personnel noticed a ruptured right nose wheel tire on a Boeing 737-8Q8. The aircraft sustained no damage and no injuries were reported.

Event Details

On 27 October 2022, at 20:00 UTC, a commercial scheduled flight operated by FB Líneas Aéreas S.A. landed at Aeropuerto Internacional Gdor. Guzmán in Jujuy, Argentina (coordinates 24°23′34″S 65°05′52″W, elevation 3019 ft). After the aircraft came to a stop at the designated parking position, ramp personnel observed that the right nose wheel tire was ruptured. The flight had originated from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery and had a duration of 02 hours 15 minutes.

Aircraft Information

The aircraft involved was a Boeing 737-8Q8 program, registration LV-KCE, with manufacturer serial number 30720. It was owned and operated by FB Líneas Aéreas S.A.

Injuries and Damage

According to the report, there were no injuries among the 6 crew members, 79 passengers, or any other persons (total 85 occupants all with no injuries). The aircraft sustained no damage.

Event Classification

The event was classified under the category SCF-NP (System/Component Failure or Malfunction – Non-Powered). The report did not state a probable cause for the tire rupture.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 27 Oct 2022 BOEING B-737-800 accident near Aeropuerto Gobernador Guzman (Jujuy), AR?

On 27 October 2022, after landing at Jujuy International Airport, ramp personnel noticed a ruptured right nose wheel tire on a Boeing 737-8Q8. The aircraft sustained no damage and no injuries were reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 27 Oct 2022 BOEING B-737-800 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 Oct 2022 involved a BOEING B-737-800, registration LV-KCE, operated by Aviación Comercial, at Aeropuerto Gobernador Guzman (Jujuy), AR.